Land degradation in the smallholder farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa is mainly related to insufficient adoption of sustainable agriculture technologies. This study was aimed at investigating the potential of biological inoculants to improve crop yields and control plant diseases in a profita...
Masso, C.
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Mukhongo, Ruth Wilhem
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Thuita, Moses N.
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Abaidoo, R.C.
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Ulzen, J.
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Kariuki, G.
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Kalumuna, M.
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[Biological inoculants for sustainable intensification of agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa smallholder farming systems]
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Biological inoculants for sustainable intensification of agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa smallholder farming systems
Increased legume productivity contributes to nutritional security as they are a source of cheap proteins. However, there is limited access to information on improved legume technologies among smallholder farmers in resource poor countries such as Tanzania. This chapter is aimed at assessing the e...
Lugamara, C.B.
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Urassa, J.K.
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Nguezet, P.M.D.
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Masso, C.
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[Effectiveness of communication channels on level of awareness and determinants of adoption of improved common bean technologies among smallholder farmers in Tanzania]
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Effectiveness of communication channels on level of awareness and determinants of adoption of improved common bean technologies among smallholder farmers in Tanzania
Most of the population in sub-Saharan Africa depends on agriculture for livelihood, which is mainly practiced by resource-constrained smallholder farmers. Due to persistent low crop yields, food and nutrition insecurity, farmers have been opening new lands through deforestation or encroachment in...
Masso, C.
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Nziguheba, Generose
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Mutegi, J.
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Galy-Lacaux, C.
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Wendt, J.
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Butterbach-Bahl, Klaus
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Wairegi, L.W.I.
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Datta, A.
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[Soil fertility management in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Soil fertility management in sub-Saharan Africa